Cranes in Flight Japanese Flower Vase ORIGIN_Tosa Japanese paper with additional vine-like arabesques toward

with additional vine-like arabesques toward the rim

and the part of the work not directly exposed to the fire reacts with the ash

making this lucky cat a wonderful charm for those seeking tranquility and balance in their lives

Autumn comes alive in vivid orange tones

Cranes in Flight Japanese Flower Vase ORIGIN_Tosa Japanese paper with additional vine-like arabesques towardCapturing the beauty of a fleeting moment in nature, this Kutani ware vase is crafted by artist Nakamura Toshito. A flock of cranes is depicted with their wings outstretched in graceful motion amid a softly frosted sky. The imagery evokes the hush of midwinter, when snow blankets the land and the air grows still. Nakamura employs the refined furi technique to dust the surface with pale speckles, lending the bluish glaze a layered texture. The result